Walking on Dartmoor

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Earle John. Walking on Dartmoor

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WALKING ON DARTMOOR

John Earle

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I feel that I should also mention the notices put up at many points that state that there should be ‘No Vehicles beyond this point.’ This is not a National Park Law but a Highway Law that states that no vehicles should be driven more than 15m (50ft) from a road. Following on from this I would urge all car users to park sensibly and with consideration. Do not block gates as local farmers and other users of the moor may need to come and go without hindrance. Do not park in narrow lanes or on busy roads.

The other problem is caused by Dartmoor ponies. Obviously the visitors are intrigued by them, especially the younger ones and there is always the temptation to feed them. But this is a most dangerous thing to do. Firstly it attracts the ponies to the roads where they loiter hoping for titbits. Driving at night or in mist or pouring rain with bad visibility, it is a fearful hazard both for the pony and the driver to come on a group of ponies suddenly, tucked round a blind corner. Secondly, by feeding them, it gives them food that is not suitable and also make them less capable and determined to fend for themselves which they must do during the long, hard winter months.

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